Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) cyber specialists exposed another Russian intelligence informant in Mykolayiv Region who was collecting intelligence on the Defence Forces near the Black Sea, the SBU press centre has said.
Among his priority "targets" were the warships of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the directions of their movement. The spy was also interested in the coordinates of the ground units of Ukrainian troops, including those involved in combat operations on the left bank of Kherson Region.
"The invaders needed the intelligence to prepare missile and drone attacks on the frontline part of southern Ukraine. But the SBU officers neutralised this threat in a timely manner. As a result of counter-sabotage measures, the Russian informant was exposed at the initial stage of his reconnaissance and subversive activities. This made it possible to secure the locations of the Armed Forces units, as well as to document the criminal actions of the offender and detain him in his own home," the SBU said.
The accomplice was a local resident whom Russia remotely recruited for cooperation earlier this year.
The man came to the attention of Russians because of his repeated posts in support of the war against Ukraine.
After completing hostile missions, the man would "report" to his handlers via a messenger.
During the search of the detainee's apartment, a mobile phone with evidence of his intelligence activities in favour of Russia was seized. He was served a notice of suspicion under Part 3 of Art. 114-2 of the Criminal Code (unauthorised dissemination of information on the direction, movement of weapons, movement, relocation or deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine committed under martial law). The offender is in custody. He faces 12 years in prison.